A bright future for women and girls The delegation trip began day two with a welcome and briefing from U.S. Embassy Freetown, where distinguished guests from Public Affairs and Economic sections, the Centers for Disease Control, USAID & more introduced the delegates to Sierra Leone's history, … [READ MORE...]
Sierra Leone Day 1: a week of #twimpact begins
After weeks of preparation and much anticipation, 16 TechWomen mentors and four visiting fellows landed in Sierra Leone, eager to begin a week dedicated to inspiring women and girls. Delegation trips serve a vital role in the TechWomen program, sustaining and growing a global network of women … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen announces 2019 delegation trips
At the TechWomen Cultural Kickoff, Emerging Leaders showcase their customs and cultures, transporting the audience to their countries and introducing them to their foods, dances and history. The yearly event - where many Emerging Leaders meet their mentors for the first time - sets off five weeks of … [READ MORE...]
Immersion, adventure and exchange: why we mentor
Guest post by Cora Lam and Claudia Galván, TechWomen Cultural Mentors Cora Lam: My First Epic TechWomen Journey When I first learned about TechWomen from a colleague last year, I was hooked. Born in Hong Kong, I consider myself very fortunate to have more freedom and equality … [READ MORE...]
Coach locally, impact globally: changing the world one action plan at a time
Guest post by Cecile Thirion, TechWomen Impact Coach I’ve been involved in the TechWomen program since 2012 as both a Professional and Cultural Mentor. This year, I decided to join as an Impact Coach. Impact Coaches are women working and living in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet regularly … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week one: introduction, ideation and innovation
“There are many kinds of leaders. Which leader will you be?” – Eileen Brewer, Symantec It has been a whirlwind week for TechWomen as we welcomed almost 100 women, kicking off a week of programming that took Emerging Leaders all over the Bay Area. Last Monday morning, the 2018 cohort came together … [READ MORE...]
Fellows create Uzbekistan Women in STEM calendar
Three fellows of Uzbekistan, Shodiyabegim Bakhtiyorzoda (2015), Tanzilya Yakshimbetova (2015) and Sevara Siradjeva (2016), are the founders of do.IT.women, an organization that supports women and girls through mentorship and development of computer literacy skills. As part of an effort to promote … [READ MORE...]
Nigeria Day 6: Women in STEM making impact
Final Day in Nigeria The delegation’s final day in Nigeria was filled with exciting, interactive sessions for women in STEM from nearby cities hosted at Civic Innovation Lab. The day began with a welcome and introduction from TechWomen Lead Jillian Scott, State Department Representative Callie Ward … [READ MORE...]
Nigeria Day 5: Learning through curiosity
First Day in Abuja The TechWomen delegation started their first full day in Abuja by arriving at Baze University and meeting with the Vice Chancellor, as well as two representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. The day’s workshop hosted girls from the surrounding schools with an interest … [READ MORE...]
Tunisia Mentoring Council launches to support, mentor women in STEM
In Tunisia, the breadth of TechWomen’s impact is far reaching, from fellows supporting the Technovation Challenge and educational initiatives, as well as community engagement and beyond. In 2016, 12 Tunisian TechWomen fellows launched Women Leaders in Technology (WoLTech) to empower Tunisian women … [READ MORE...]
